Parimarjan Negi becomes Asian Champion

Indian Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi became the Asian champion despite the last round defeat against the inspired GM Salem Saleh from UAE. Negi finished on 7/9 points, same as China’s GM Yu Yangyi, but he took the gold thanks to the victory in the head-to-head clash.

Yu Yangyi takes home the silver medal, while Salem Saleh leaped ahead and won the bronze. Full standings bellow.

The tournament was conducted as a Swiss System competition of 9 rounds. Draw offer was not allowed before 30th move.